Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating alleged interference in the police and judicial system is still waiting for input from Speaker Thoko Didiza on whether its term will be extended. The committee, which is probing allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is expected to conclude its work on Friday.
Committee members say they need extra time to review evidence and consider outstanding testimonies before finalising their report. A member told reporters, “We want to ensure every lead is properly examined before we submit our findings.” Didiza has previously granted extensions to allow the committee to complete its work.
Meanwhile, controversial businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala appeared before the committee at Kgoši Mampuru Prison. He said he met Commissioner Mkhwanazi in April at The Pearls in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, seeking help with delayed payments and missing purchase orders. Matlala told the committee, “I told him I suspected corruption and outlined my concerns about bribery. He said he would intervene and resolve the issues.”
Matlala also alleged that his sister withdrew 300,000 rand to give to former Police Minister Bheki Cele and claimed Cele later demanded one million rand for recovering firearms after a raid. Matlala said, “I walked from the bank to Cele’s residence with the money in a Woolworths bag.
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